AUTOMATE SHOW theater
From roundtables with industry leaders to the latest research and trends, our theater is full of insights and ideas. Free for attendees and located right on the show floor (booth 3641).
Thank you to our 2024 Automate Show Theater Sponsor
THEATER AGENDA
Sessions and speakers are subject to change with more coming soon!
VIEW BY DAY:
Automation's Cybersecurity Minefield: The Trends and Tools in Navigating the Invisible Threats
Jay Korpi, Principle Cybersecurity Advisor, NextLink Labs
Jeremy Dodson, CISO, NextLink Labs
Leah Dodson, Senior Cybersecurity Specialist, NextLink Labs
Taylor Dodson, Information Security Manager, Interactive Training Systems, Inc.
Will Healy III, Global Industry Segment Leader, Welding, Universal Robots
Explore the invisible threats to automation and manufacturing, and discover how to strengthen your operations with the latest defenses. This interactive session will guide you through essential cybersecurity strategies, empowering you to safeguard your systems against digital dangers. Engage with our experts, ask questions, and turn uncertainty into actionable resilience. Prepare to navigate the future with confidence. |
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Principle Cybersecurity Advisor NextLink Labs |
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CISO NextLink Labs |
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Senior Cybersecurity Specialist NextLink Labs |
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Information Security Manager Interactive Training Systems, Inc. |
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Global Industry Segment Leader, Welding Universal Robots |
Private Cellular Networks: Lessons from Early Adopters in Manufacturing
David Hart, Director Business Development, Manufacturing, Ericsson
Jan Diekmann, Technical Account Manager, Ericsson
Per Treven, Director Business Development, Manufacturing, Ericsson
Ron Watkins, Worldwide DELMIA Industry Process Expert – HT/A&D, Dassault Systemes
Vish Kolur, Senior Director, Manufacturing Solutions, Ericsson
Sponsored by Ericsson |
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Director Business Development, Manufacturing Ericsson |
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Technical Account Manager Ericsson |
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Director Business Development, Manufacturing Ericsson |
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Worldwide DELMIA Industry Process Expert – HT/A&D Dassault Systemes |
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Senior Director, Manufacturing Solutions Ericsson |
ChatGPT, Simulation & Beyond: How AI Advances Are Changing What’s Possible
Georgia Olympia Brikis, Director of Physics-Informed AI Research, Siemens
Gerard Andrews, Product Marketing, Robotics, NVIDIA
Holger Kenn, Director of Business Strategy, AI, Data and Emerging Technology, Microsoft Corp.
Paul Thomas, Director of Machine Vision and Applied AI in Global Engineering, P&G
Rashmi Misra, Chief AI Officer, Analog Devices
Explore how large language models, advanced simulations, and other evolving artificial intelligence technologies are changing the face of manufacturing and industrial production. Join us as this panel of experts discusses how AI can streamline operations, enhance efficiency, and drive innovation in your operations. |
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Director of Physics-Informed AI Research Siemens |
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Product Marketing, Robotics NVIDIA |
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Director of Business Strategy, AI, Data and Emerging Technology Microsoft Corp. |
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Director of Machine Vision and Applied AI in Global Engineering P&G |
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Chief AI Officer Analog Devices |
How Ease-of-Use Automation is Empowering Industries
Brian Gerkey, CTO, Intrinsic
Etienne Lacroix, CEO, Vention
Misa Ilkhechi, Co-Founder, VP of Sales, Formic
Stephanie Cannon, SVP, Operations Excellence & Collaborative Innovation, Pitney Bowes
Join us as this panel of experts delves into the latest advancements in automation and robotics, showcasing how simplified interfaces and intuitive designs are making powerful tools easier, faster, and cheaper to deploy, making automation accessible to a broader range of industries. |
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CTO Intrinsic |
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CEO Vention |
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Co-Founder, VP of Sales Formic |
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SVP, Operations Excellence & Collaborative Innovation Pitney Bowes |
Digital Twins and Gen. AI : How Innovative Technology Assistants are Reshaping Automation
Mohua Ghosh, Principal Engineer, Industrial Automation, Schneider Electric
Sponsored by Schneider Electric |
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Principal Engineer, Industrial Automation Schneider Electric |
The inaugural Automate Innovation Awards Ceremony recognizes and celebrates the most groundbreaking automation solutions introduced to the market since May 2023. In an era where automation is revolutionizing industries worldwide, these winning innovations not only push the boundaries of technology, but also contribute to the betterment of the economy and consumers at large. Join us in celebrating the pioneers of the industry and be a part of the transformative journey towards a smarter, more efficient and sustainable future. |
The Future of Automation in Healthcare, Medicine & Pharmaceuticals
Darcy Bachert, Founder and CEO, Prolucid
Martin Buehler, Distinguished Fellow, Robotics, Johnson & Johnson MedTech
This session will dive into how cutting-edge automation and AI technologies are reshaping patient care, surgical procedures, and operational efficiencies, paving the way for a more advanced, accessible, and personalized healthcare system. |
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Founder and CEO Prolucid |
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Distinguished Fellow, Robotics Johnson & Johnson MedTech |
Overcoming Motion Control Technology Challenges: A Powerful Combination of Simulation, Virtualization, and Data Analytics for Industrial Drivetrain and Robotics
Rafael Larcher, SINAMICS GP Drives Product Marketing Manager, Siemens
Tiansu Jing, Product Manager, Siemens
Sponsored by Siemens Ready to accelerate your digital transformation and address the modern industry's urgent challenges? Unlock the manufacturing potential with the transformative power of virtualization, simulation, and data analytics. Applying digitalization in drivetrain technology and utilizing powerful digital twin in robot applications bring significant operational impact to your company, while creating new business model opportunities for OEMs and service providers. In this presentation, we will explore motion control and robotics application examples from Siemens on how to collect, analyze, and simulate drivetrain data to optimize machine efficiency and process monitoring, reduce costs, and enhance overall performance. |
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SINAMICS GP Drives Product Marketing Manager Siemens |
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Product Manager Siemens |
The State of the Automation Industry - Leadership Roundtable
Dave DeGraaf, CEO, JR Automation
Gregory Hollows, VP of Product Strategy and New Product Development, Edmund Optics
Jonathan Luse, Industrial Solutions Management Director, Intel Corporation
William Junghoon Ryu, CEO, Doosan Robotics
Hear from some of the top leaders in the automation industry as they share insights on emerging technologies, market dynamics, business trends, and strategic initiatives that are driving the future of automation. This roundtable promises a deep dive into the challenges and opportunities facing the industry, offering a unique perspective on how companies can navigate and thrive in an increasingly automated world. |
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CEO JR Automation |
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VP of Product Strategy and New Product Development Edmund Optics |
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Industrial Solutions Management Director Intel Corporation |
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CEO Doosan Robotics |
The Automate Startup Challenge spotlights early-stage companies in robotics and automation as they go head-to-head at the Automate Show Theater, pitching their technology solution to a panel of industry-expert judges. |
Global Business Opportunities for Automation Panel, followed by the International Trade Reception
Diane Farrell, Deputy Under Secretary for International Trade, International Trade Administration
Jaron Bass, International Trade Specialist, Office of Transportation and Machinery, International Trade Administration
Sarang Panse, Co-Founder, Robot Safety Center Inc.
Uriel Fraire, Regional Manager Mexico and Central America, Universal Robots
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM: Global Business Opportunities Panel Discussion |
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Deputy Under Secretary for International Trade International Trade Administration |
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International Trade Specialist Office of Transportation and Machinery, International Trade Administration |
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Co-Founder Robot Safety Center Inc. |
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Regional Manager Mexico and Central America Universal Robots |
The Robotics Executive Roundtable: The Trends & Technologies Driving the Industry in 2024
Adi Leviatan, President - Abrasive Systems Division, 3M
David Reger, CEO and Founder, NEURA Robotics
Jane Heffner, VP Sales - Americas, MiR
Mike Cicco, President and CEO, FANUC America Corporation
Co-Hosted by the International Federation of Robotics |
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President - Abrasive Systems Division 3M |
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CEO and Founder NEURA Robotics |
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VP Sales - Americas MiR |
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President and CEO FANUC America Corporation |
Humanoid Robotics: Is It Their Time?
Aaron Saunders, Chief Technology Officer, Boston Dynamics
Brian Heater, Hardware Editor, TechCrunch
David Reger, CEO and Founder, NEURA Robotics
Jeff Cardenas, Co-founder and CEO, Apptronik
Melonee Wise, CTO, Agility Robotics
This expert panel moderated by Brian Heater of TechCrunch will explore the technological breakthroughs, challenges, and opportunities that come with building humanoid robots and integrating them into today’s industrial environments. Some of the leading companies in the field will discuss the latest developments and potential use cases – and how they are looking to make humanoid robotics a practical reality. |
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Chief Technology Officer Boston Dynamics |
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Hardware Editor TechCrunch |
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CEO and Founder NEURA Robotics |
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Co-founder and CEO Apptronik |
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CTO Agility Robotics |
The Automation Market: The Statistics & Trends You Should Be Watching
Alex Coleman, Market Research Analyst, A3
Alex Shikany, Vice President - Membership & Market Intelligence, Association for Advancing Automation (A3)
Tim Dawson, Senior Research Director, Interact Analysis
Market Research Analyst A3 |
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Vice President - Membership & Market Intelligence Association for Advancing Automation (A3) |
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Senior Research Director Interact Analysis |
Logistics & Warehousing: What’s Next for the Industry & Automation
James Cooper, General Manager - General Industry Sales and Execution, FANUC America Corporation
Joel Stenson, Senior Vice President of Global Operations Technology, UPS
Matthew Wicks, Vice President, General Manager, Zebra Technologies
Ross Diankov, CEO & Co-Founder, Mujin Corp
Explore the future of supply chains as this panel of industry leaders discusses the next wave of innovations in logistics and warehousing, focusing on the role of automation in revolutionizing these sectors. Learn how cutting-edge technologies are helping reimage the warehouses of the future and making supply chains more efficient, resilient, and responsive to the rapidly changing demands of the global market. |
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General Manager - General Industry Sales and Execution FANUC America Corporation |
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Senior Vice President of Global Operations Technology UPS |
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Vice President, General Manager Zebra Technologies |
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CEO & Co-Founder Mujin Corp |
Advocacy and the Future of Robotics and Automation: How A3 is Working with Industry and Government Leaders To Advance U.S. Leadership
Brendan Schulman, VP of Policy & Government Relations, Boston Dynamics, Inc.
Jeff Burnstein, President, Association of Advancing Automation (A3)
Stephen Ezell, Vice President, Global Innovation Policy, Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF)
There is an urgent and immediate need for government leadership in the domain of advanced robotics and automation technologies. The Association for Advancing Automation recently developed and released a set of Advocacy Principles, addressing five factors essential to the continued evolution and growth of our industry in the United States. Join A3 leadership, the chair of A3’s Advocacy Committee, and a global innovation policy expert from the leading Washington DC think tank Information Technology & Innovation Foundation (ITIF), for an informative discussion on the state of U.S. leadership in the robotics industry. We will cover emerging challenges and opportunities, recent efforts to engage government leaders, and the steps we can all take to advocate for the success of our endeavors in this market. |
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VP of Policy & Government Relations Boston Dynamics, Inc. |
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President Association of Advancing Automation (A3) |
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Vice President, Global Innovation Policy Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) |
Hiring for the Future: How To Build an Automation Workforce
Eric Hill, Executive Director, SkillsUSA Illinois
John Zappa, Director of Product Management, Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing (ARM) Institute
Ritch Ramey, Director of Education, Association for Advancing Automation
Learn how to harness innovative resources for identifying and cultivating a robust workforce in the fields of Smart Manufacturing, Robotics, and Automation. Whether you're involved in manufacturing, education, or government sectors focusing on workforce development and employment, this session offers valuable insights and strategies to meet your needs. |
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Executive Director SkillsUSA Illinois |
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Director of Product Management Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing (ARM) Institute |
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Director of Education Association for Advancing Automation |
Building Future Innovators: Transforming Computer Science Education with Minecraft
Andrew Spiece, Computer Science Teacher, Edlearn
Building Future Innovators: Transforming Computer Science Education with Minecraft Education will delve into the revolutionary teaching methodologies adopted by Andrew Spiece, a forward-thinking Computer Science teacher at Grand Blanc High School. This presentation is designed for educators, technologists, and curriculum developers interested in exploring the intersection of gaming and education to enhance learning outcomes in computer science. Andrew will share his journey of integrating Minecraft Education into the high school curriculum, a move that has not only captured the imagination of his students but also significantly deepened their understanding of complex computer science concepts. |
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Computer Science Teacher Edlearn |